Dining near Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Restaurants, cafes, and eateries near Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Dining on the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks has a dense strip of restaurants running the length of the northern beach towns — Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head — with the widest range of seafood, casual, and fine dining options concentrated around Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills. Expect longer waits and shorter off-season hours outside the summer months, as many restaurants here are seasonal businesses.

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Asian RestaurantKill Devil Hills

Obx Gyro

Late-night gyros and Mediterranean fare right on Croatan Highway

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Brewery & BarAvon

Oceanas Bistro

NC-12 bistro and full bar in Avon, open for breakfast on weekends and dinner all week

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Cafe & BakeryOcracoke

Ocracoke Coffee Company

Coffee and baked goods in Ocracoke village, open early for the ferry crowd

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SeafoodOcracoke

Ocracoke Oyster Company

Ocracoke's go-to spot for fresh oysters and seafood by Silver Lake Harbor

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Brewery & Bar

Off the Wall Tap House

A laid-back brewery-and-bar stop near the Currituck Club, built for pub food and a beer list, not fine dining

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Brewery & BarKill Devil Hills

Outer Banks Brewing Station

Craft beer, a full kitchen, and its own wind turbine on Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills

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Brewery & BarManteo

Outer Banks Distilling

A working distillery on Roanoke Island, open Tuesday through Saturday in Manteo

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Outer Banks Dining FAQ

Are Outer Banks restaurants open year-round?

Many are seasonal, especially further south toward Hatteras and Ocracoke — expect shorter hours or closures outside the summer season. The northern towns (Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head) have more year-round options.